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    Episode 40: Hellenism and the Birth of the Self

    Episode 40: Hellenism and the Birth of the Self

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    Episode 40: Hellenism and the Birth of the Self

    FromLiterature and History

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    115 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 24, 2017
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    Podcast episode

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    The Hellenistic period – 330-30 BCE, saw Alexander’s successor kingdoms rotting away in the east, the rise of Rome, and the birth of modern consciousness. Episode 40 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-40-quiz Episode 40 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-040-hellenism-and-the-birth-of-the-self Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
    Released:
    Apr 24, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.